generate_document

Generate a styled PDF document from markdown content or structured sections.

SERVERCoWork OS SOURCECoWork-OS/CoWork-OS

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

Registry record Grade F, identity unverified Pull the record →

This record as markdown: /tools/cowork-os/generate-document.md

WHAT IT DOES

What generate_document does on CoWork OS

AI agents use generate_document to create or update resources in CoWork OS, usually the action step of a workflow, after the agent has gathered context. Every call changes real data in your CoWork OS environment.

RISK

Why generate_document is rated Medium

The tool performs document creation (Write category) by generating PDF files from provided input. While it creates new data artifacts, it does not execute arbitrary code, delete data irreversibly, or handle financial transactions. The severity is medium because misuse could create unwanted documents or potentially flood storage, but the action is reversible (documents can be deleted).

From the tool's definition Tool creates a styled PDF document from markdown content or structured sections - this is document generation that produces new files/artifacts without deletion or financial impact.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs generate_document safely

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: it sits between your AI agents and CoWork OS, and checks every tool call against a rule you set before the call runs. Nothing changes on the server itself. For generate_document, this is the rule to start with:

generate_document Rate-limited

generate_document stays usable, but capped: an agent stuck in a loop can't make hundreds of changes a minute. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "generate_document": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "generate_document_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

LIMIT THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect CoWork OS, apply this rule, and every generate_document call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about generate_document

What does the generate_document tool do? +

Generate a styled PDF document from markdown content or structured sections. It is categorised as a Write tool in the CoWork OS MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on generate_document? +

Register the CoWork OS MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for generate_document: allow, deny, rate-limit, or require approval. Point your MCP client at the PolicyLayer proxy URL and the rule is enforced on every call, before it reaches CoWork OS. Nothing to install.

What risk level is generate_document? +

generate_document is a Write tool with medium risk. Write tools should be rate-limited to prevent accidental bulk modifications.

Can I rate-limit generate_document? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the generate_document rule in your PolicyLayer policy. For example, setting max: 10 and window: 60 limits the tool to 10 calls per minute. Rate limits are tracked per agent session and reset automatically.

How do I block generate_document completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for generate_document. The AI agent will receive a policy violation error and cannot call the tool. You can also include a reason field to explain why the tool is blocked.

What MCP server provides generate_document? +

generate_document is provided by the CoWork OS MCP server (CoWork-OS/CoWork-OS). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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